Zaccariah (Zac) Eugene Pearson-Thiessen

Zaccariah (Zac) Eugene Pearson-Thiessen died tragically May 16, 2017 due to a suspected accidental overdose of prescription medication. He was born September 11, 1997 in Anchorage, Alaska to Alaina Rochelle Thiessen and Russell Eugene Pearson at Alaska Regional Hospital. He was adopted at the age of 8 years old by Scott and Katherine Schneider who changed his name to Zachariah Joseph Schneider.

An informal and casual celebration of life will be held June 3, 2017 at 4 PM at the Heart of the City Church 333 W. 4th Avenue Anchorage, Alaska. A candlelight vigil will follow the service. Flowers can be sent to Heart of the City Church. Donations can be made to Alaska USA Federal Credit Union #4595801.

Zac will be remembered as the witty and loving young man that could always brighten someone's day. Growing up, Zac excelled academically and enjoyed playing in many competitive sports. He attended Wasilla High School and graduated from Burchell High School in 2016 with plans to become a traveling nurse.

Summertime meant fishing, camping and hunting with his family, but most important to him, his best friend and brother, Christopher. Growing up the brothers would disappear into the woods to build epic forts, and catch fish in streams with their bare hands. Christopher cherished time with his older brother and loved to go on drives with Zac; time together illuminated by music and the freedom of no particular destination.

Zac grew up to be known as the Gentle Giant, standing 6 feet 6 inches. He had a heart of gold, always sticking up for the underdogs, the ones who never felt they belonged, the ones who just needed a hug and to be accepted. Zac had a huge love for the Denver Broncos and 90% of the time could be seen wearing his team’s colors. He spent this past year in Washington with his Grandparents working as a Sushi Chef while applying to colleges in the Lower 48. He returned to Alaska to continue restoring relationships with his Mother and Brother. He was hired at Crazy Hook and looking forward to summer fun with friends and family.

Zac is survived by his parents Alaina Thiessen and Russell Pearson, his adoptive parents Scott and Katherine Schneider. His brothers Christopher Schneider and Myles Thiessen-Ashburn. His grandparents Doug Thiessen, Steve and Diane Orr, Dawn Pearson, Stan Thompson, and Marvin Berto. His great grandparents Preston Riggs and Donna Kindle. His three aunts, Sarah Thompson, Lynelle Pearson, and Michelle Morrison, eight cousins, great Aunts, Uncles, second cousins and many more who loved him.

Zac has gone on to live with the Lord and will never be forgotten as we cherish the memories of him.

Arrangements were cared for by the Anchorage Funeral Home & Crematory. Please visit Zac’s online memorial at www.AlaskanFuneral.com